Category: Recipes

Good Friends, Sipping Wine, Cooking Rabbit, and Dancing in Red Pumps

Recently, Deerslayer and I had an opportunity to get together with some of his high school buddies and their wives in Vail, Colorado.   We try to do this every year and one of the buddies has a house in Vail which he generously offers. … Continue Reading “Good Friends, Sipping Wine, Cooking Rabbit, and Dancing in Red Pumps”

Venison/Wild Pork Picadillo

Picadillo (peek-u-dee-yo) is a traditional savory Mexican dish that is easy to make and loved by all.  It is what people think of as the usual filling for tacos, flavorful ground meat with tomatoes, onions, garlic, comino (cumin), beef stock, and sometimes potatoes. I… Continue Reading “Venison/Wild Pork Picadillo”

Venison and Barley Soup

Okay, it isn’t officially autumn yet.  It sure as hell doesn’t feel like it here in the Rio Grande Valley,  But Fall is my favorite time of year, dammit, and I will be attaching a wreath to the door that signifies my love of… Continue Reading “Venison and Barley Soup”

It’s Here! Whitewing Season!

This weekend, my Deerslayer becomes a Whitewing slayer.  It’s the beginning of Whitewing season in South Texas.  Members of the Deerslayer Clan have converged on our neck-o’-the-woods from states near and far for this illustrious occasion.  Our junior deerslayer and her cousins will be… Continue Reading “It’s Here! Whitewing Season!”

Never Enough Cookies*

 Oatmeal Cookies With Dark Chocolate, Pecans and Dried Cranberries Since the school year is beginning for my younger deerslayer, I find myself thinking of packed lunches, things to pack into an awesome lunch box (which is important), and of course, cookies.  Nothing says love like… Continue Reading “Never Enough Cookies*”

Mexican Rice

There are recipes that just call for a great side dish like never-fail Mexican rice.  As a matter of fact, the next couple of recipes that I’m planning to post will most definitely be served with this rice.  I’ve used this recipe all of… Continue Reading “Mexican Rice”

Now I’m Cookin’!

Some women love jewelry.  Some can’t live without chocolates or perfume.  There are those who live for furs. And don’t forget the flowers. My Deerslayer   knows what tickles my fancy, blows my skirt up, sends me swooning. For our camping trip to Wyoming… Continue Reading “Now I’m Cookin’!”

Too Many Coolers on a Camping Trip?

Welllllll… the Deerslayer’s wife would’ve said, “Yup!”  I would’ve drawn the line at the 6 other Igloo coolers that we already own.  But these are Yeti coolers!  And they’re made in TEXAS.  Talk to any hunter about coolers and a distinct reverence is suddenly detected.… Continue Reading “Too Many Coolers on a Camping Trip?”

Too Much Bacon on a Camping Trip?

Don’t make me laugh! A vital part of the preparation for the much-anticipated Deerslayer Clan camping trip is deciding how much bacon to take. I have a previous post that explains how I prepare the bacon ahead of time and toss it on the… Continue Reading “Too Much Bacon on a Camping Trip?”

Camping Preparation Continues and Plain Ol’ Easy Venison/Wild Pork Hamburgers

As we gear up for the big trip to Wyoming and the date draws near, the mess in the kitchen piles higher and higher.  Every time I think of something that I won’t be able to get along without, it goes on the pile.… Continue Reading “Camping Preparation Continues and Plain Ol’ Easy Venison/Wild Pork Hamburgers”

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